Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Five Tips On How Realtors Can Select Quality Home Inspectors

We’ve been in the industry for a
long time, having our franchisees in our 175+ locations work with hundreds of
different Realtors interested in getting to the closing table as quick as
possible, avoiding any slowdowns that may occur in the home inspection
process.

These simple tips can ensure how
Realtors can select home inspectors that are valuable to them as they are to
the client in the home selling/buying process.

Look for
home inspectors that are certified or licensed according to their area’s
specifications.

Agents should
get to know the inspector(s) and be comfortable with how they address
issues. The inspector recommended by the agent will be perceived as an
extension of the agent’s team.

Look for an
inspection company that can bring professional experts to deal with all types
of homes and equipment. In addition to being able to offer a higher
quality inspection when the company has the proper resources, it can also be
done more quickly and timely.

Look for an
inspection company that can do all ancillary services such as pest, radon,
mold, etc.

Look for a
professional brand image that makes the agent recommendation look good to the
client: timeliness, good image on materials, good report, friendly inspectors
and clean vehicles.

Most importantly, Realtors should
trust the home inspectors on their team. We train each of our HomeTeam inspectors to be helpful to the agent who is coordinating the entire
transaction during the final home inspection process before getting to the
signing table.